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49 EW AAO CHICAGO 2014 What are the potential complica- tions? What are the best ways to satisfy unhappy patients? "We are trying to make Re- fractive Subspecialty Day clinically practical for the attendees," Dr. Yoo said. "The program will be largely case and video focused." EW Editors' note: Drs. Yoo and Kanellopoulos have no financial interests related to their comments. Contact information Kanellopoulos: ajkmd@mac.com Yoo: syoo@med.miami.edu This year's program will cover evolving techniques and technology S onia Yoo, MD, professor of ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, and A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, clinical professor of ophthalmology, New York University Medical School, New York, are program directors of this year's Refractive Subspecialty Day at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meet- ing. They commented on what can be expected at this year's program. Goal of Refractive Subspecialty Day This year's Refractive Subspecialty Day will include sessions, papers, and posters on a number of topics. "The mission of the 2014 Refrac- tive Subspecialty Day is to provide comprehensive ophthalmologists and refractive, cataract, and corneal surgeons with a multi-discipline discussion of the current and evolving techniques and technology in cornea- and lens-based refrac- tive surgery," Dr. Kanellopoulos said. "Experts will debate on both sides of controversial subjects." Free papers and e-posters will also cover new and evolving clinical topics. According to Dr. Yoo, the goal of Refractive Subspecialty Day is to update ophthalmologists on the latest techniques and technology in corneal and lens-based refractive surgery, Dr. Kanellopoulos said the in- tended audience for the program in- cludes comprehensive ophthalmol- ogists, as well as refractive, cataract, and corneal surgeons. Allied health personnel who are performing or assisting in refractive surgery and members in training will also find the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) annual meeting quite interesting. Dr. Yoo said the program will help attendees review and update their knowledge base and allow them to consult their colleagues and leading refractive specialists in the field Hot topics There will be a number of highlights at this year's Refractive Subspecialty Day. Experts will argue both sides of controversial topics, including the value of femtosecond cataract surgery and methods of correcting presbyopia, Dr. Yoo said. "There will be a section updating delegates on collagen crosslinking," she said. "And there will be a technology section highlighting the differences between new modes of calculating IOL power and astigmatism." Laser refractive lens surgery will be put on trial, complete with a judge and jury, Dr. Kanellopoulos said. IOL calculation and astigma- tism management will be put on trial as well. There will be inter- active consultations with mock patients, videos featuring cornea complications, and sessions on new technology in corneal diagnostics. The keynote lecture will focus on posterior elevation tomography for keratoconus. What are you looking forward to? "Every year the ISRS annual meet- ing is fortunate to host some of the best surgeons and academicians in ophthalmology," Dr. Kanellopoulos said. "It is my favorite meeting of the year, and I think a must for any comprehensive ophthalmologist, refractive or cataract surgeon in the U.S. and abroad." Dr. Yoo added that there will be an update on LASIK from the FDA's Malvina B. Eydelman, MD, director of the Division of Ophthalmic and ENT Devices, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Additionally, the video sessions on lens and corneal complications are always ed- ucational and entertaining, she said. New sessions and different approaches Dr. Kanellopoulos said there are a few new aspects to this year's Refractive Subspecialty Day, including discussions on new corneal diagnostics. Some of these technologies are groundbreaking and not yet mainstream. An interactive consultation session will be featured with mock patient-doctor scenarios hosted by clinicians from around the world. They will discuss everyday clinical questions such as: Who is a good candidate for refractive surgery? Refractive Subspecialty Day to highlight cornea- and lens-based refractive surgery by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Staff Writer Chicago Fun Fact The first erris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Source: www.cityofchicago.org